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R23 CEX

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

257,934 mi
Last recorded257,934 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 CEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 257,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 250,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 246,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 234,842 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 234,714 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 216,009 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Aug 2008 216,009 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 199,067 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 199,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 182,927 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 182,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fan belt deteriated

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R23 CEX is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R23 CEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R23 CEX registered?

R23 CEX is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R23 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 CEX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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